Boeing Paint Protection by Permagard
Protecting the exterior finish of a Boeing aircraft goes beyond aesthetics. It’s a matter of protecting its underlying structure, improving maintenance efficiency, and increasing operational readiness. Boeing aircraft represent some of the most valuable and complex aviation assets in the world. The paint systems approved by Boeing are designed to perform under the harshest operating conditions, up to 40,000 feet. Yet even the most advanced paint systems are vulnerable to UV degradation, oxidation, and environmental contaminants when in operation.
For nearly 30 years, Permagard has provided aviation-grade, proprietary solutions for this problem. Unlike traditional waxes or generic automotive-grade products, Permagard is an aviation-grade, OEM-approved coating system that forms a highly durable, molecular bond with any aircraft’s painted surfaces. Permagard also has full compatibility with Boeing’s diverse surface finishes, including glossy painted surfaces, matte painted surfaces, and composite substrates, making it a proven solution for fleets across the commercial, VIP, and government sectors.
Nearly 30 Years of Proven Boeing Protection
Since the 1990s, Permagard has been applied to Boeing 737s, 747s, 757s, 767s, 777s, and 787 Dreamliners across airlines, leasing companies, and private operators worldwide. With continuous in-service experience across every climate zone, from desert heat and tropical humidity to polar cold and high-UV equatorial routes, Permagard has proven itself as the global standard in long-term aircraft paint preservation.
Permagard cross-links at the molecular level with your aircraft’s paint, creating a sacrificial layer that repels environmental attacks and contaminants to keep the aircraft looking its best at all times. This prevents oxidizers, hydrocarbons, salts, and industrial contaminants from embedding into the surface, thereby slowing the natural degradation of Boeing’s paint systems.
Boeing Standard
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Boeing Approved
When discussing exterior products for Boeing aircraft, it’s critical to understand the difference between a Boeing standard and a Boeing-approved product:
A Boeing standard (such as the Boeing D6 or BSS specifications) defines what chemical and performance criteria a product must meet to be safely used on Boeing aircraft. This ensures compatibility with paint, composites, plastics, and metals, as well as compliance with flammability and corrosion requirements. This testing is typically conducted over the course of 150 hours and does not specify the long-term effects of applying a product on a Boeing aircraft’s exterior surfaces. Most importantly, it also does not guarantee that the products tested will perform as advertised.
A Boeing-approved product, by contrast, is a specific brand or formulation that has been formally tested and authorized by Boeing for application on its aircraft. Approval indicates that the product has been evaluated under Boeing’s laboratory and field testing protocols and has demonstrated compliance with their standards in practice, not just on paper. This means that the product has undergone long-term testing in real-world situations to gauge its effectiveness for Boeing aircraft’s exterior surfaces.
Therefore, all paint systems are tested and approved by Boeing, while paint protection products and systems are not tested and approved by Boeing.
Permagard’s aviation-grade, proprietary formulas meet Boeing’s material standards and have been used successfully by Boeing operators for nearly three decades. This long documented history of safe and effective use underscores the importance of relying on proven, aviation-specific solutions, rather than untested or automotive-grade products that may claim they are “approved by Boeing”, which is simply not the case. These products also lack any true aviation industry validation as well because they are simply car care products trying to mask themselves as aviation products.
Why Permagard is the Best Choice for Boeing Aircraft
Durable Molecular Bonding
Cross-links with Boeing’s polyurethane paint and composite resins, unlike traditional waxes or generic coatings that wash away.
Surface Flexibility
Expands and contracts with the substrate during thermal cycling, preventing cracking, delamination, or peeling.
Repellant Properties
Repels hydraulic fluids, insect impacts, grease, and dirt, making Permagard-treated surfaces easier to clean.
UV & Oxidation Protection
Fully protects Boeing’s vibrant liveries from photodegradation, pigment fade, and chalking.
Surface Neutrality
Maintains OEM factory paint specifications, without altering or damaging the paint designed to protect the substrate.
Technical Benefits for Boeing Operators
Extended Paint Life
Prevents oxidation and color fade, reducing the frequency of repaint cycles and touch-ups.
Composite Protection
Complete protection for all composite types, preventing moisture and contaminant ingress.
Reduced Surface Fouling
Minimizes insect and dirt adhesion, keeping surfaces smoother and reducing drag from micro-contamination.
Maintenance Efficiency
Operators report significant reduction in wash times, lowering downtime and labor costs.
Corrosion Mitigation
By preventing fluid and contaminant penetration into the aircraft’s paint and substrate, Permagard indirectly prevents the onset of corrosion in aluminum structures.
Trusted Across the Boeing Family
Permagard has been applied and tested on high-cycle narrowbodies like the 737, where liveries endure daily wear from short-haul operations, as well as on long-haul widebodies like the 777 and 787, where environmental exposure is more extreme. On Boeing Business Jets (BBJs) and government aircraft, where aesthetics and asset preservation are paramount, Permagard remains the gold standard for VIP aircraft paint protection.
Protect Your Boeing Aircraft with Permagard
For nearly 30 years, Permagard has set the technical benchmark for Boeing paint protection. By delivering unmatched aviation-grade quality and durability, full compatibility with multiple surface types, and complete compliance with Boeing’s standards, Permagard provides Boeing aircraft with more than just increased gloss and shine. Permagard consistently provides OEM-approved, long-term paint preservation for all aircraft paint systems and composites.
The distinction is important: meeting a Boeing standard means a product is chemically compatible with an aircraft’s exterior surfaces. Permagard is an aviation-grade, OEM-approved paint protection solution that’s been in service for nearly three decades, providing real-world reliability.
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Ready to Protect Your Boeing Aircraft?
Contact our Permagard Headquarters office today at info@permagard.com or call us at (305) 662-5070 during regular office hours to speak with a Permagard expert. We will gladly assist you in finding a Permagard-certified applicator in your area to perform a Permagard installation on your Boeing aircraft. We look forward to hearing from you!